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Other Disclosures5609NIPPON CHUZO K.K.Iron & Steel, Nonferrous Metals

Start of Operations of a Large-Format Powder Bed Metal 3D Printer in Japan

One large-format powder bed metal 3D printer was installed, bringing the total to 3 units, including the 2 existing units. The new equipment began operating in April, with full-scale operation planned from October.

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55In focus
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Direction
Improvement
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Scale
4
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Wording
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Announced details

Powder bed metal 3D printers; metal 3D printer products
Applicable field (uses covered by this announcement)

Semiconductor manufacturing equipment; production of metal 3D printer products

Launch dateScheduled to begin operation in April 2026; full-scale operation scheduled from October 2026
What the company reported numerically
Quantitative Effects

Printable weight is expected to increase by approximately 4 times

Location (as indicated in this announcement)

Kawasaki, Kanagawa Prefecture (head office location; no specific equipment installation location disclosed)

2 units measuring 260 mm × 260 mm × 290 mm and 1 unit measuring 450 mm × 450 mm × 500 mm, for a total of 3 units
Impact on Business Performance

Product cost reductions and shorter lead times are expected

The company does not address Contract Value / Offering price.

Announced details
ItemDetails
Names of Products / Services CoveredPowder bed metal 3D printers; metal 3D printer products
Launch dateScheduled to begin operation in April 2026; full-scale operation scheduled from October 2026
Applicable areaSemiconductor manufacturing equipment; production of metal 3D printer products
LocationKawasaki, Kanagawa Prefecture (head office location; no specific equipment installation location disclosed)
Location scale2 units measuring 260 mm × 260 mm × 290 mm and 1 unit measuring 450 mm × 450 mm × 500 mm, for a total of 3 units
Quantitative EffectsPrintable weight is expected to increase by approximately 4 times
Impact on Business PerformanceProduct cost reductions and shorter lead times are expected
Items this document does not state (11)
CounterpartyCounterparty overviewRelationship with the CompanyContract ValueOffering priceContract DateAward/certification nameAwarding / certifying bodyRegistration number and expiry dateUsage historySource

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The reasons the company gives

The company's own explanation, not something inferred from the numbers.

To support large-format printing that was difficult with the existing machines, including applications for semiconductor manufacturing equipment compatible with 12-inch silicon wafers, increase printing speed, reduce product costs and lead times, and address the shortage of skilled technicians and customers' demand for higher quality.

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